The Importance of Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Unlike fires, which can usually be detected before serious harm happens, carbon monoxide or CO leakage can lead to death without anyone noticing. Carbon monoxide is thus often referred to as the “silent killer.” CO is a deadly gas which is usually emitted through a number of household appliances that run on gas. More recently, gas companies have added a foul “rotten egg” smell to gas so that the presence of CO can be detected more easily. But detection can still be difficult, and if those in the house are asleep when the leak occurs, the smell is all but obsolete.

But there is a defense against carbon monoxide poisoning, and that defense is a CO detector. CO detectors are now required for all new homes, as well as rental properties with gas appliances. If you or someone you love has suffered serious injury from carbon monoxide poisoning which could have been prevented by a responsible landlord, contact the Charlotte personal injury attorneys of the Law Offices of William K. Goldfarb at 866-298-0768 today.

Determining Landlord Responsibility

Landlords must do the following to protect tenants from CO poisoning:

• Maintain all gas appliances
• Provide routine inspections of gas operating appliances
• Have all gas appliances installed by professionals
• Keep a record of all safety inspections
• Install and maintain CO detectors as required

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If you or someone you love has been harmed by preventable CO poisoning, contact the Charlotte personal injury attorneys of the Law Offices of William K. Goldfarb at 866-298-0768 today.